Cannabinoids and cannabinoid-like substances that stimulate the Endocannabinoid System (or ECS) are actually found in many plants. Some of these plants have long been used...
By Jelena MartinovicJust as carefully choosing the perfect wine to pair with your meal, selecting your favorite cannabis strain is highly dependent on a variety of...
Various errors can occur in the endocannabinoid system, each causing a unique set of symptoms. Proof for any endocannabinoid deficiency is often lacking, but...
The term ‘Entourage Effect’ was first coined by Dr. Ethan Russo in 1999, in his published study ‘Taming THC’. To put it simply, the ‘Entourage Effect’ is a theory which posits that CBD and THC, working in tandem, can mitigate and compliment, even strengthen, each other's effects.
Black peppercorns, when chewed or smelled, can actually help provide relief from paranoia and anxiety. How? Well, black pepper, just like cannabis and other plants, contain terpenes. In cannabis, we know around a few hundred different terpenes that have its own special properties and therapeutic effects, though they also contribute to its unique aroma. Terpenes also play a role in the cannabis strain’s effects on the individual user. Black pepper contains caryophyllene and pinene, two terpenes that have been proven to have calming effects and can particularly negate the highs brought about by THC.
We have reached a turning point in the cannabis industry, where, as consumers, we now have more choices than we know what to do with. When I was younger, shopping for weed consisted of calling one of the 3 or 4 dealers in my area and picking up whatever flower strain was available from whoever […]
How Does Medical Cannabis Affect Migraines? Until 1937, cannabis was a medication commonly used to treat a variety of disorders including migraines. It was so common, you could pick a tincture up in your local pharmacy. Unfortunately, cannabis is now still illegal in many areas and has been stigmatized for decades. But as legalization is […]